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There would be no VIP protocol in the mela area on important bathing days.CM Yogi also said that people from all countries of the world would assemble at the mega religious fair on February 22. ALLAHABAD: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced that flower petals would be showered from helicopters on devotees taking dip at the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on important bathing days during Kumbh Mela-2019. CM Yogi also flagged off 50 shuttle buses, 73 e-rickshaws and distributed life support jackets to the boatmen in mela area.After reviewing the preparations, the CM viewed the facade lighting of new Yamuna Bridge in the evening. He also held discussions with akhara heads to address their concerns. He was in the city to review preparations for Kumbh Mela slated to start from January 15.Petals would be showered on pilgrims on six auspicious bathing days, comprising Makar Sankranti on January 15, Paush Purnima on January 21, Mauni Amavasya on February 4, Basant Panchami on February 10, Maghi Purnima on February 19 and Maha Shivratri on March 4.“Iss baar ka Kumbh divya aur bhavya hoga (The coming Kumbh Mela will be divine and grand)..